Goko Hamono – Shirogami #1 Nashiji 180mm

Handcrafted in a small workshop in Kashiwa-City, Chiba Prefecture, Goko Hamono has quickly built a strong reputation for delivering exceptional quality despite being a relatively young maker. Their knives feature a rustic, understated aesthetic, but it is their superb cutting performance that truly sets them apart in this price range.

This knife combines a Shirogami #1 (White #1) core steel—renowned for its ability to take an incredibly sharp edge—with a stainless steel cladding in a Nashiji (pear-skin) finish, offering both excellent cutting capability and low maintenance. The oakwood handle with a purpleheart ferrule provides a natural, comfortable grip and a subtle touch of color contrast.

Specifications

• Edge Length: 180 mm

• Total Length: 395 mm

• Core Steel (Hagane): Shirogami #1

• Cladding (Jigane): Stainless Steel with Nashiji Finish

• Hardness: 63 HRC

• Thickness: 4.1 mm

• Height at Heel: 47.5 mm

• Handle: Oakwood with Purpleheart Wood Ferrule

• Weight: 190 g

Made in Japan.